Rime

To celebrate the debut of Nike’s latest performance sneaker, the Air Max 720, rime is having a launch party at their Brooklyn location. There will be a raffle for a free pair of the “Northern Lights” (Night) version of the sneaker. And the first 50 get a ticket for first come first serve on release day, February 1st at 11 am. Keep an eye on @rime_nyc on Instagram for more details and updates.

Nike brought back numerous amounts of their silhouettes this year, included, was the Air Force 1 Foamposite. Nike takes its classic Air Force 1 High silhouette and cover it in a hard-shelled foamposite material. The shell gives the sneaker premium durability and room for bold color options. The foamposite shell also allows the sneaker to work in a winter environment, withstanding the cold elements fairly well. Tonal red on red has been a long running stand out color scheme for sneakers, and it now arrives on the AF-1 Foamposite. The entire sneaker is covered in a bold red hue, fro the sole to the foamposite shell. The only contrast is seen on the branding on the insole, but the rest of the sneaker, including the interior takes on the daring tone.

The Undefeated x Converse collaboration takes the Chuck 70 Ox and creates a varsity jacket inspired look on the low top sneaker. Much of the LA based brand’s work takes inspiration from the sports world. The low-top Chuck Taylor is covered in red, black and orange chenille embroidery, which resembles a traditional varsity jacket. A panther’s head is at the center of each lateral side panel to symbolize mascots. The rest of the upper has various forms of Undefeated branding reminiscent of vintage high school logos. The last detail of Undefeated in cursive is written on each tongue in white, as a nod to sports players names usually stitched on the front of the jacket. The premium feel is elevated by the co-branded dust bag that comes with each pair. These will be available at rime locations on December 14th.

Nike’s Air Vapormax Plus delivers a lightweight, and bouncy stride for a gravity-defying sensation underfoot. The retro inspired molded detail at the midfoot gives a snug fit. The upper is done in a blue with tonal lace and cage system. Black accents elevate the blue, along with small white details down the middle which tie in the white on the midsole, all while sitting on a translucent Vapormax sole. These are currently available at rime locations.

Vans and Disney dropped their full collaboration last month, and are continuing to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary with a Holiday capsule. The new capsule is designed to celebrate how Mickey Mouse has evolved over the decades. There’s a new take on the Vans Authentic, which features an off-white upper with an all-over print of different mickey Mouse illustrations from throughout the years, including the character with a birthday cake. A Disney x Vans logo on the footbed rounds out the look of the sneaker. Also included in the capsule is a long-sleeve and Jockey hat.

The Air Max Plus has been a fan favorite since its debut in 1998, due to its striking design of its primal, glossy stripe overlay. That same look returns, and is elevated by the ultra responsive new Vapormax sole. The revolutionary heel-to-toe, lightweight Air cushioning against the Air Max Plus upper is a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern design. The mostly all black sneaker is accented by white on the sole with Swoosh branding on the ankle, heel tab and down the middle of the sneaker. These are currently available at rime’s Brooklyn location.

Tyler The Creator continues his collaborative relationship with Converse with the Burlap Pack for fall/winter 2018. The capsule features two Chuck Taylor high-top color-ways, with one in the signature burlap color and texture, and another in an off-white upper. Both color-ways features Golf le Fleur branding on the tongue and in reverse on the side. There’s also the low top Converse One Star Golf le Fleur silhouette done in burlap color and texture. As well as the footwear, there’s also two anoraks in an off-white and a tan with Golf le Fleur branding done in a backwards mirrored text. The capsule is currently averrable at rime’s Brooklyn location.

Nike’s ACG line continues to influence the brand’s classic silhouettes, by taking on color schemes that have adorned iconic ACG silhouettes. The Air Max 95 takes on the ACG Mowabb’s Champagne, Safety Orange and Sport Royal color-palette complete with a grey speckled sole unit and a gravel like pattern right atop the midsole. These ACG inspired Air Max 95 are available at rime’s Brooklyn location.

Stüssy’s holiday range is filled with winter gear. The brand builds off the strengths of their previous offering before their holiday range. The pieces have skate and workwear details blended together and highlighted by tailoring details. Workwear is the base of the collection, it makes sense as workwear are usually protective and the holiday season the coldest time of the year. Inspiration is taken from military and custodial uniforms, with a Stüssy twist. Plaid and striped pieces elevate any look, by layering them with solids or each-other, while graphic tees adds to the rich color palette. Outwear pieces like fleece jackets, tracksuits and branded coach jackets are effortlessly comfortable winter layering pieces, while a hickory-striped jacket and blue-collar moleskin elevates the rugged influence. A checkerboard pattern is used on a puffer jacket, other patterns include a paisley shirt, a patchwork overcoat and a corduroy shirt printed with a variety of mushrooms. The collection has a strong ’90s influence with pieces like the pull over jacket and the tie-dyed buttoned shirt. The prints are bold and standout, something Stüssy has become known for, pairing psychedelia with sturdy and universally loved fabrics.